The Prophet (pbuh) emphasised the importance of good deeds in the first 10 days Dhul Hijjah with additional prayers, recitation of the Qur’an, increased supplication, culminating with the fasting on the day of Arafah (Friday 3rd October 2014).

The Eid of Adha (sacrifice) signals the end of the Hajj, when millions of Muslims from across the world flock to the Holy Land to fulfil their once in a life time pilgrimmage, it also commemorates the willingness of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) to obey Allah in sacrificing his son, Ishmael (peace be upon him). This ritual of sacrificing an animal continues to be followed by millions of Muslims all over the world to this day.

Eid Prayers

The Eid prayer timings at the Masjid on Saturday 4th October are as follows, all khutbas (sermon) will be relayed in English:

8am - Ustad Latif Abdi

9am - Imam Inayatullah

10.30am - Ustad Yusuf

11.30am - Ustad Dr Ibrahim Abdel-Khaliq

Please note that there will be no parking in the Masjid car park, local brothers and sisters are requested to walk to the Masjid and all brothers and sisters coming from afar should bring loose change to use the local car parking facilities, car sharing is also recommended.

Food stalls and kids rides will be available on the day, Insha'Allah. Don't forget to make your Qurbani, please visit the Masjid office or alternatively visit www.ukim.org. We would like to wish the whole community an advanced, joyous Eid Mubarak!

The Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) said 'I have not left anything that will bring you closer to Allah and distance you from the Hellfire, except that I have commanded you with it. And I have not left anything that will bring you closer to the Hellfire and distance you from Allah except that I have forbade you from it.' (Sahih Bukhari)